The highly anticipated 8th edition of the World Superyacht Awards took place on May 4, 2013. The ‘Motor Yacht of the Year’ award went to the 47m Alloy superyacht Loretta Anne, while the ‘Sailing Yacht of the Year’ award received the 37m Royal Huisman yacht Pumula.
The brand-new 108ft superyacht Inoui has been successfully launched by the prestigious Dutch builder, Vitters. She is due to be handed over to her new owner in June 2013.
Friday, May 3, was marked by the last day of the 2013 Antigua Sailing Week. The prizes will be awarded at tonight’s Final Awards Party, comprising the prize for the best yacht at the regatta, The Lord Nelson Trophy.
Over 1,500 people visited the 2013 Hamble Point Boat Show, which was held the weekend of 27 & 28 April at the Hamble Point Marina.
Johnny Vickers is once again joining the Redman Whiteley Dixon design team and is taking up a role as director of this very successful British luxury yacht design studio.
The Opening Ceremony of the America’s Cup Summer Racing in San Francisco is due to take place on the 4 July and 5 July will see a special fleet race for all of the teams.
Luxury sailing yacht builder, Oyster, is pleased to announce a profitable year 2012, together with confirmed orders for five new Oyster 885 yachts and three Oyster 825 yachts.
Sevenstar Yacht Transport opens up the Asian region, now reaching across the Caribbean, South America, Mediterranean and through to Singapore, Phuket and Hong Kong.
The American Superyacht Forum, to run from 14th to 16th May, will feature top industry professionals discussing the present state of the superyacht market.
Day 4 at the 2013 Antigua Sailing Week, in the popular yacht charter destination, the Caribbean, could be described as relaxed, with around 10 knots of wind staying consistent throughout the day.
Silo Marina, located on Auckland’s waterfront in New Zealand, has increased its capacity and doubled its size, in order to accommodate yachts and to make it easier to install masts as it is getting ready for the upcoming season.
Overmarine Group has announced the delivery of its 30th Mangusta 108 superyacht to her proud and excited owner. The Mangusta 108/30 represents a perfect combination of technology, vast interiors and maximum attention to details.